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By Wessam Al Jurdi & Euronews Arabic Published on 28/08/2026 – 13:05 GMT+2 The spiritual leader of Syria’s Druze has described the community as “an integral part of the State of Israel,” a declaration that drew sharp reactions across the region and deepened tensions between Suwayda province and Damascus. Hikmat al-Hijri made the statement at a gathering in Suwayda on Monday, praising Israel’s model of state-building and saying the two communities shared “common denominators” that he said extended to doctrine. He said the region’s inhabitants shared a common fate and that the current period would require sacrifices to achieve stability. Al-Hijri is one…
For the Lecornu government, simply staying afloat would already come as a relief. This Friday, one month before the 2027 finance bill is submitted to the National Assembly, Fitch will deliver its verdict on France’s sovereign rating. For now, the agency assigns an A+ rating to the EU’s second-largest economy, with a stable outlook. The country lost its double A in September 2025, when Fitch penalised political instability in a post-dissolution context marked by the short-lived Barnier and Bayrou governments, which spent 99 and 270 days in power respectively. This assessment was confirmed in March 2026. Speaking to Euronews, Hadrien…
Train travel offers a host of practical advantages for families: more room to move, greater flexibility, the possibility of keeping the stroller close and fewer restrictions when packing. On top of that, rail companies in Europe are increasingly offering family-friendly services on board and reduced fares for children and young people. Here’s what you need to know about available facilities and discounts and how to take advantage of them. Free travel and reduced fares for families Across Europe, many rail operators offer free travel or reduced fares for children, young people and families. Conditions vary depending on the country, route,…
Published on 28/08/2026 – 11:41 GMT+2•Updated 12:37 It’s the casting news that continues to drive cinema fans into a frenzy: Who will be the next James Bond? With screen tests underway, there are rumours brewing that the shortlist is now down to (00)7, with some familiar names like Jack Lowden, Jacob Elordi, Callum Turner, Paul Mescal, Jack O’Connell and Harris Dickinson in the mix. The seventh is a relatively unknown British newcomer who has suddenly entered the casting conversation and is reportedly emerging as the surprise frontrunner to become the next Bond. His name? Barton. Jack Barton. Beyond sharing the…
A spokesperson for Belgium’s health ministry declined to comment. A trade association for Belgian brewers are campaigning this week against a March law proposed by Vandenbroucke, which would change the health warning on alcohol advertisements — from “alcohol abuse causes health damage” to “alcohol causes health damage.” White was previously summoned in February after he accused Brussels of antisemitism over a probe into three Jewish mohels in Antwerp suspected of performing circumcisions without the required medical qualifications. White called the investigation “ridiculous” and pressured Vandenbroucke to intervene, prompting the Belgian government to accuse him of interfering in the country’s domestic…
Published on 28/08/2026 – 12:40 GMT+2•Updated 13:18 A Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has wounded four people and sparked a large fire, as Moscow continued a wave of attacks across the country. The drone struck an Epicentr home-improvement hypermarket on Friday morning, setting fire to around 2,000 square metres of the building, according to regional governor Ivan Fedorov. The strike was part of another widespread Russian assault on Ukraine, with attacks also reported in the Kyiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Kherson regions. One person was killed and two others wounded in the Kyiv…
Police moved to disperse demonstrators at Trampolín and Benítez beaches after belongings and makeshift shelters used by migrants were set alight during the unrest. Footage broadcast by Spanish public television showed protesters throwing objects into bonfires as police pushed them back, while migrants retreated behind a police cordon on a pier. Earlier, dozens of protesters had staged a sit-in to prevent Red Cross vehicles from reaching the area to distribute food and water. Four aid lorries were forced to stop after demonstrators blocked the road for more than two hours, chanting “They should leave” and “Out with the Red Cross”…
Published on 28/08/2026 – 12:23 GMT+2 To paraphrase a famous saying, “Twitter is dead. Long live Twitter.” A new social network that looks like Twitter, works a bit like Twitter — and is also called Twitter — has just launched, in defiance of a lawsuit from Elon Musk’s X. Virginia-based startup Operation Bluebird, founded by, among others, original Twitter former general counsel and board member Stephen Coates, launched Twitter.now this week. Coates made the announcement on LinkedIn, saying, “Get over your X. The bird is back.” In his message he also made clear that Twitter.now “is not an attempt to…
Published on 28/08/2026 – 11:49 GMT+2 Dolly Parton’s younger sister Stella Parton posted a moving tribute to the late country music icon, revealing that Dolly was willing to undergo experimental cancer treatments in the hope of helping others. “My sister was one of the most generous, thoughtful and kind people I’ve ever known,” Stella wrote in a tribute shared on Facebook. “What the world saw is exactly who she was.” Stella, one of Dolly’s 11 siblings, said her sister had recently told her that if there was no hope for her recovery she would still allow doctors to try experimental…
Norway has a new king. Crown Prince Haakon, 53, became King Haakon VIII when his father, Harald V, died on Friday. Haakon’s oldest child now becomes Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra and heir to the throne. Haakon is already familiar with the role, having served as regent several times in recent years as his father’s health declined. Norway’s monarchy dates back to King Harald Fairhair in the ninth century. Today, the monarch’s role is largely symbolic, with political power held by an elected parliament. However, the royal family remains highly visible and plays a role in representing Norway internationally. Who is…